Flick is a program dedicated to giving 8 young dancers from Apulia a professional performance experience with the collaboration between World Dance Movement Italy and Visioni di (p)Arte – International Contemporary Dance Festival presented by QuaLiBò and Teatro Pubblico Pugliese (I.C.E. strategic program – Innovation, Culture and Creativity for a new Economy).

Apulia will become the protagonist of an innovative and unique dance project.

Two renowned contemporary dance choreographers Eva Sánchez Martz from World Dance Movement and Barbara Toma from QuaLiBò – will guide the dancers in the creation of two productions. Both works will debut on Ocotber 11thand 12th, 2014 at Visioni di (p)Arte – International Contemporary Dance Festival, and they will also be presented at WDM ITALY 2015.

The project also includes free admission to the labs organized by the International Contemporary Dance Festival presented by Visioni di (p)Arte.

The dancers interested in participating in the audition will have to let us know at WDM ITALY check-in (advanced/professional levels): July 5th for the first week and July 13th for the second week, starting at 3:00pm, at Semiramide Palace Hotel in Castellana Grotte. The dancers will be given a number that will be used for the first audition process during their WDM classes (only week 1 and week 2). All the dancers who will be selected during the first 2 weeks of WDM ITALY will have a final audition/interview on July 20th at WDM ITALY (Studio 1).

We asked Igal some very interesting questions about World Dance Movement and dance in general. Check out his interview!

WDM: What can students expect from your class at WDM?

Igal Perry: Students can expect to receive personal attention and guidance that is specifically directed to their individual needs. Students can also expect to deal with phrasing, musicality and focus, in addition to technical elements of Ballet. The class utilizes purity for Ballet technique with an easy-to-understand approach, and has also been made suitable is for contemporary dancers.

WDM:At WDM, over $75,000 will be assigned thanks to our amazing sponsors, including 6 Peridance Capezio Center, one month-long scholarships and 1 certificate program (full year). These scholarships will be awarded by all WDM faculty members while observing students in class. What are the things you will look for in order to choose the winners?

Igal Perry: When granting scholarships I always look for dancers who are sincere and committed in their dancing. I also look for the dancer’s capacity to learn, be open to new ideas and be flexible in their approach to different elements in dance. I observe and look for talent, musicality, and passion.

WDM:What kind of advice would you give to a student who doesn’t have “the perfect body” for dancing?

Igal Perry: In my mind there is no limitation to what you can achieve, even without the perfect conditions.. the most important thing is for dancers to be committed and prepared to work hard, especially if they need to overcome any limitations, physical or otherwise.

WDM:In your opinion, what are the most common mistakes dancers make when trying to enter the professional dance world?

Igal Perry: Many dancers obsess about showing and developing their technical abilities but often tend to forget — that in order to be a really successful performer — they need to demonstrate good communication skills, tolerance, good manners, respect and charisma. This is particularly important during auditions and the hiring process. In addition, when hired for a professional Company, dancers tend to stop training, which affects their physical as well as emotional ability to deal with the high demands and stress of being a professional dancer. The best dancers I know train until the very last days of their professional careers.

WDM:If you had to describe World Dance Movement – The International Workshop with 3 words what would they be?

Igal Perry: Energy, Education, Experience.

Watch this beautiful Pas De Deux created by Igal Perry for one of WDM Gala Performance. Dancers: Melania Gamarro and Gianni Goffredo